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AJ Lee revealed on WWE Unreal that her current WWE contract pays her an amount equivalent to her husband CM Punk's contract. Lee has previously been vocal about standing up against Stephanie McMahon regarding pay equity for women in WWE.
A TNA Wrestling star has reacted to appearing on screen during an episode of WWE Unreal Season 3, which is now streaming on Netflix. The wrestler's cameo in the behind-the-scenes WWE series drew a response from them.
Dave Meltzer commented on the possibility of Vince McMahon returning to WWE as Janel Grant's civil case against McMahon appears to be nearing its conclusion next week. The case has been a significant factor in McMahon's absence from the company. Meltzer's remarks address how the resolution of the case could impact any potential return.
A scrapped pitch for a different winner of the men's 2026 WWE Royal Rumble match has been revealed. Details on who was originally planned to win have surfaced, differing from what was ultimately decided.
Jake Hager revealed on the Off the Rails podcast with Jasmine St. Claire that his 2017 WWE exit came after contract negotiations failed to meet the salary he felt he had earned. He said his interest in MMA, sparked three years earlier, combined with the success of independent wrestlers like Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, convinced him he could leave WWE, build his value through MMA and the indies, and later return to wrestling at a higher level. Hager went on to compete in Bellator MMA and later joined AEW as a founding member of the Inner Circle, though he never returned to WWE as originally planned.
Paige has opened up about her return at WrestleMania, describing it as a last-second decision. During the event, she captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles alongside Brie Bella.
Details have emerged about the backstage reaction to AJ Styles' final match in WWE, as well as how he handled the moments following the match. The report focuses on how those backstage responded to what was billed as his retirement match.
WWE has released new merchandise celebrating Chad Gable's final promo as El Grande Americano at AAA Noche de los Grandes. The merchandise commemorates the character's appearance at the event.
AJ Styles explained in an interview with Chris Van Vliet why he chose to retire from WWE at the Royal Rumble instead of WrestleMania 42, revealing it was his own decision rather than WWE's. Styles said the Royal Rumble held special meaning since he debuted there in 2016, making it the fitting place to end his career. He also admitted the one thing that could bring him out of retirement is a chance to team with his son.
Technology has transformed professional wrestling production, training, and fan engagement, with multi-camera setups, elaborate entrance presentations, and slow-motion replays enhancing live broadcasts. Wearable devices and video analysis now help wrestlers track physical condition and study match footage, while streaming platforms and social media have changed how fans access content and how quickly wrestling news spreads. Promotions like WWE, AEW, and TNA now create digital-specific content to extend storylines beyond television broadcasts.
AJ Styles explained why he decided to retire at this year's Royal Rumble rather than waiting for WrestleMania 42. Styles addressed the reasoning behind his choice regarding the timing of his in-ring retirement.
Janel Grant has agreed to an arbitration plan with WWE and Vince McMahon regarding her lawsuit. The case is expected to be dismissed within the next several days, pending a judge's approval.